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Viznar Circuit

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Distance
5.61 mi
Elevation gain
2,329 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
2,329 ft
Max elevation
5,188 ft
TrailRank 
34
Min elevation
4,036 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
3 hours 3 minutes
Coordinates
909
Uploaded
May 2, 2013
Recorded
May 2013
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near Víznar, Andalucía (España)

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Itinerary description

Very rewarding circular trail offering great views of the Sierra Nevada and the rugged backcountry of the Parque National Sierra de Huetor.While the first half of the trail is on a beautiful single trai the secon half follows a surprisingly pleasant dirt road. Hiking time is 2:10 hours without breaks.

Waypoints

PictographMountain pass Altitude 4,840 ft
Photo ofPuerta de Viznar

Puerta de Viznar

Puerta de Viznar After 30 minutes of uphill walking you will reach the ridge. From here you can climb Cruz de Viznar (the peak) as a sidetrip (30 mins. return).

PictographCave Altitude 5,111 ft
Photo ofCueva del Agua

Cueva del Agua

Cueva del Agua Cueva del Agua is very big cave with a constant flow of water in its belly. It is closed off by a fence. You will reach the cave after 1h of walking into the track.

PictographIntersection Altitude 4,910 ft
Photo ofCamino de Cueva

Camino de Cueva

Camino de Cueva Here the single trail will meet the dirt road. This is about 1.20h into the track.

Comments  (3)

  • Rafael Molinero May 3, 2013

    After 30 minutes of uphill walking you will reach the ridge. From here you can climb Cruz de Viznar (the peak) as a sidetrip (30 mins. return). /outdoor-trails/viznar-circuit-4403985#wp-4403988

  • Rafael Molinero May 3, 2013

    Cueva del Agua is very big cave with a constant flow of water in its belly. It is closed off by a fence. You will reach the cave after 1h of walking into the track. /outdoor-trails/viznar-circuit-4403985#wp-4403989

  • Rafael Molinero May 3, 2013

    Here the single trail will meet the dirt road. This is about 1.20h into the track. /outdoor-trails/viznar-circuit-4403985#wp-4403991

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